He then went on to join The Cannonball Adderley Quintet recording at least six albums with Adderley. Further collaborations with Frank Zappa and Billy Cobham came his first venture into the charts with "Reach for It" and "Dukey Stick". Reverting to his jazz roots his "Brazilian Love Affair" album even impressed his jazz critics after many accused him of selling out to pop.
Movin' On
George Duke Lyrics
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Giving my life, 'cause it's you I inspire
Movin′ On, ′cause it's you I admire
Giving′ my life, 'cause it′s you I inspire
I wanna be with you every day
I wanna love you, girl, in every way
Giving to receive is not passe
You move me, girl, in ways unseen
I feel the power and I know what it means
You see, where I was I can′t say
'Cause I'm different now and I changed my ways
You give to me and I give to you
You live for me and I live for you
We′re moving down the road of life as one
The lyrics of George Duke's song Movin' On highlight the central themes of love, inspiration, admiration, and mutuality. The opening lines of the song establish that the singer is driven by the person whom they hold in high regard. The second line emphasizes the level of admiration felt by the singer for this person, and how it has led them to dedicate their life to inspiring them. The repetition of these lines signifies the importance of this person in the singer's life.
The chorus highlights the singer's longing to be with this person every day, to love them in every possible way, and the importance of mutual giving in their relationship. The third verse specifically mentions the transformative power of this relationship, with the singer indicating that they are different now, and that their ways have changed since they have started this relationship.
Overall, the song emphasizes the transformative power of love and how it can inspire people to change their ways and pursue a mutually beneficial relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Movin' On, 'cause it's you I admire
I'm progressing in life because I look up to you and your qualities
Giving my life, 'cause it's you I inspire
I'm dedicating my life to you because you motivate me and bring out the best in me
I wanna be with you every day
I desire to spend every moment with you
I wanna love you, girl, in every way
I want to show my affection towards you in all aspects of life
Giving to receive is not passe
It's not outdated to give in order to receive in return
When we're giving to each other all the way
When we're both giving our all in the relationship
You move me, girl, in ways unseen
You touch me in ways that cannot be explained
I feel the power and I know what it means
I feel the strength of our connection and I understand its significance
You see, where I was I can't say
I cannot describe where I was before I met you
'Cause I'm different now and I changed my ways
Because of you, I have become a better person and altered my behaviors
You give to me and I give to you
We both contribute equally to the relationship
You live for me and I live for you
We both prioritize each other above all else
We're moving down the road of life as one
We are traveling together on the journey of life as a united pair
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Khalil Minor el
This was music at it's pinnacle, and it will never be the same nor approach anywhere close to what it use to be. Rip George and all the great ones that brought us so much joy.
lisa bradford
👍👍
corkskrewclubhouse93
Why wasn’t this a big hit? It’s so good.
George Smith,Jr.
What and underrated genius George Duke was.
E.W. "SquErl" Tiffin
Yeah...if marketed a little diff. He's like Bernie Worrell's twin...but a good portion of that crowd doesn't know about this. 🤯
John Doe
Thank you. Pure facts!
Oscar Maxwell
I fell in love with George after I heard "Love" on the radio from the album "Feel". Bought every album after that.
Crystal Harris-Thomas
You can say that a million times.
Dainty Rogers
Couldn't agree more with all of you!
King King
I'm 23 and I will say it's a dam shame they don't make music like this anymore.